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Will Olson release Negedu?

Even though it is common practice in this era for schools to grant releases to signees-- Indiana, LSU, Stanford and Marquette are some marquee programs that did so this off-season -- the act almost always revolves around a head coaching-change rather than multiple changes within the staff. That's why a source close to the situation told CBSSports.com Olson isn't currently open to the idea of releasing Negedu, particularly in this year when he figures to lose Jerryd Bayless and Chase Budinger to the NBA Draft.


Basically, the situation breaks down like this: If Olson releases Negedu he could open his recruitment, and it's likely many schools -- among them Indiana and Tennessee -- would quickly get involved in an attempt to add the 6-foot-7 athlete in time for the upcoming season. But if Olson does not grant the release, Negedu would probably have to enroll at Arizona against his wishes or return to high school for a year in order to void his letter of intent.

Sportsline